Tongass National Forest

Tongass National "Rain" Forest Price: From $1,175

The Tongass National Forest, managed by the U.S. Forest Service, was created in 1907 by Teddy Roosevelt. It covers nearly 17 million acres and is America's largest national forest and the largest temperate rainforest in the world. The terrain ranges from sea to mountain-top glaciers, includes over 1000 islands and a long, narrow strip of mainland, and supports a rich array of fauna and flora, including ancient stands of old-growth forests.